Obituary Listing

Apr 11, 2021

David W. Silvey, 74 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born March 4, 1947 in Fayette, MO to the late William and Vita (Brunjes) Silvey and had been a Canal Fulton area resident for the past 45 years. David was a graduate of Tallmadge High School Class of '65, was a U.S. Navy veteran...

Apr 8, 2021

Martha P. Myers, 95 of Canal Fulton died Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born on April 20, 1925 in Buffalo Valley, Tennessee. Martha enjoyed gardening, bingo, games with family, especially daily 500 rummy games with her loving and devoted sons, family gatherings with food, games, laughter and her daily phone calls with her beloved sisters.  She was a...

Apr 7, 2021

Janet S. Deans 77 of Canal Fulton died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center, following complications from cancer.  She was born October 6, 1943 in Dunbar, West Virginia and had been a Canal Fulton area resident most of her adult life.  Janet retired from the Canal Fulton Library earlier this year after twenty-three years service and where...

Apr 5, 2021

Norma Lee Farris passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021, in Massillon, Ohio with her family by her side. Norma was an area resident of St. Robert all her life retiring from AAFES working as the Cash Cage Manager at Fort Leonard Wood. She was a member of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, with her beloved...

Apr 3, 2021

James Robert Stansbury, 93, Jackson Township, died peacefully from Alzheimer's on April 3, 2021. He was surrounded with family, friends, and caring hospice workers whose efforts are deeply appreciated.

James, son of William and Mary (James) Stansbury, was born in Akron, Ohio. He served as a USN Seaman on the USS Kingsbury at the end of WWII....

Mar 26, 2021

Doris L. Gorby, 92 formerly of Clinton, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. Doris  was born June 9, 1928 in Glover Gap, WV to the late Guy and Edith Hayes. She moved to Clinton when she was 14 years old to live with her "adoptive" parents Harry and Mildred Lartigue. Doris was a devoted mother and grandmother. In addition...

Mar 25, 2021

R. W. "Bill" Baker, 85 of North Lawrence, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 24, 1935 in Massillon to the late Robert and Mildred (Smith) Baker and was a life long resident of North Lawrence. He was a member of Chapel of the Cross United Methodist Church, served for...

Mar 22, 2021

Gene Leslie Rasmussen, age 94 of Canal Fulton, OH passed away Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on January 14, 1927 to the late Dorothy and Louis Rasmussen. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Leona Ruth Rasmussen. Gene is survived by his daughter Glenda (Jim) Snavely of Canton, OH, two sons, Donald...

Mar 19, 2021

Fred Russell, 91, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born March 3, 1930 in West Virginia to the late Roscoe and Clara Russell and retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. He was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree with Massillon Council 554 and a...

Mar 18, 2021

Janice I. Kelleher, 70 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was born June 18, 1950 in Marion, OH to the late Russell and Mary (Townsend) Smith and was a resident of Canal Fulton for the past 45 years. She was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church and enjoyed painting, crocheting and walks...

Mar 10, 2021

Thelma Imogene Stitz went home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2021. She passed at home under the care of the family and Mercy Hospice. Born to the late Vernon and Audrey Hockenberry on Aug. 12, 1925 in Byesville, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Russell Hockenberry and Charles Hockenberry; and sister, Evelyn Gearhart. She...

Mar 7, 2021

Frances M. Schneider, 95 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at her home. Frances was born December 9, 1925 to the late Frank and Lena (Edie) Nussbaumer. She grew up in Massillon, lived in Newton Falls, OH for 52 years and has spent the past 24 years in Canal Fulton. She was very active in her...

Mar 1, 2021

Ralph E. Suderow, 89 of Canal Fulton, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born April 4, 1931 in Massillon to the late Carl and Jessie (Packer) Suderow and was a life resident of Canal Fulton. Ralph was a proud US Air Force veteran having served during the Korean War. Antique cars was...

Feb 28, 2021

Jon L. England, 59 of Garfield Heights, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home. He was born January 2, 1962 in Warren, OH to the late John and Edith (Hecker) England. Jon graduated from Howland High School in 1980. He excelled in football, wrestling and track, as well as academic pursuits. Later in life, he laughed about...

Feb 27, 2021

Norma Jean Lambert, 72 of Tallmadge, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 from Covid Pneumonia. She was born August 16, 1948 in Canton to the late Daniel and Minerva DeVoe and was a 1966 graduate of Canton McKinley High School. She enjoyed cooking, watching old Westerns, laughing and will always be remembered for her smile. Norma is survived by...

Feb 27, 2021

Gordon D. Sparling, 71 formerly of Bellaire, OH, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born December 21, 1949 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Eugene and Josephine Sparling, Gordon retired from the US Army having served for 22 years including two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was a highly decorated Airborne Ranger and Special...

Feb 22, 2021

Wayne Leon Hudkins, 88, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Alzhemier's. He was born May 30, 1932, Memorial Day, to the late Lynwood and Opal Hudkins, living in Akron for the first few years of his life and then moved to Manchester (New Franklin) during grade school. Wayne attended school with and married Elizabeth...

Feb 19, 2021

David J. Dushane, 85 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. He was born November 24, 1935 in Monroe, MI to the late Ivan and Mary (Boylan) Dushane and has lived the past 20 years in Canal Fulton. David was a 1954 graduate of Monroe Central Catholic High School and then went on to serve in the...

Feb 18, 2021

James "Jim" E. Welch, 75 of Akron, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1945 in Clarksburg, WV to the late John and Mary Welch and was 1 of 18 children. He had been an Akron area resident most of his life and retired from Waste Management with over 30...

Feb 17, 2021

Carole A. Coburn, 80 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was born December 19, 1940 in Akron to the late Homer and Dorothy (Smith) Johnson and graduated from Garfield High School. Carole has lived the past 50 years in Canal Fulton and was formerly employed by Hills Department Store. She managed many local Rock Bands...